Theocracy

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Theocracy

Theocracy is a type of government in which a religion or faith plays a major role, as opposed to a government with separation of church and state. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state.

Current states with theocratic elements

• Afghanistan
• Iran
• Israel
• Mauritania
• Pakistan
• Saudi Arabia
• The Vatican

Current states with vestigial theocratic aspects

• Andorra
• England
• Iceland
• Norway